Murminator Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have one of my sunshine peacocks has been hiding under the rocks for 3-4 days he comes out at feeding time but I don't think he eats anything. When he came out today he was looking pretty fat he had lost alot of color but his scales are not standing straight out yet. I have had a bloat a couple times with my rainbows but before I knew what it was they were dead. What is the best treatment for it?? do I treat the whole tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Are you sure he is looking fat and is not just hiding becuase someone is picking on him and he is scared. OR(stupid question) but are you sure its a male and not a holding female? Is he the only fish in the tank that is acting this way? Is he new? How is your water quality? What are/were you feeding him? I've never had to treat bloat but there is some good articles over at Cichlid-forum.com and on their forum http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=24132 Bloat article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Have you added any new fish recently? If it is indeed bloat type conditions, IMO Jungle Tank Buddies Parasite Clear is one of the most effective, and safest meds currently on the market. Treat the entire tank, and follow the directions to a T with a total of 3 treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Are you sure he is looking fat and is not just hiding becuase someone is picking on him and he is scared. OR(stupid question) but are you sure its a male and not a holding female?Is he the only fish in the tank that is acting this way? Is he new? How is your water quality? What are/were you feeding him? I've never had to treat bloat but there is some good articles over at Cichlid-forum.com and on their forum http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=24132 Bloat article Good with water changes he has been in there for 3 weeks he came from aqua giant :boxed: I feed nls small pellets have a look I think it's bloat starting to pinecone and eyes bulging lost almost all his color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ok went to Petsmart met a fairly knowledgeable girl(smarter than me :boxed: ) she told me infact I had dropsey so I'm treating for such now with Maracyn2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Bloat & dropsy are often viewed as one & the same due to the final stages of bloat (caused by parasitic infection) appearing almost identical to most classic cases of dropsy. The reality is there is no way to tell with 100% certainty exactly what your fish is suffering from, but chances are your fish was already harbouring this pathogen when you purchased it. Maracyn 2 is a good broad spectrum antibiotic for most gram negative bacteria, but I would keep a very close eye on the rest of your fish & be prepared to treat with Parasite Clear if any other fish begin go off their feed, and/or become reclusive. A classic example of why one should always QT new arrivals, especially if they are purchasing fish from sources that are known to keep/sell fish that aren't always in the best of health. Good luck, by the looks of that fish you're going to need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 does maracyn 2 affect the bio bacteria? I know some antibiotics can crash a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I don't believe so, but I haven't used it in several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Didn't end well he croaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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